Cash Pros: no mortgage, ability to take it all out in refinance, can leverage (finance) House 2 b/c House 1 is all cashCash cons: the cash is temporarily (or permanently) gone, not leveraging the most out of your dollar, if the property doesn't refinance where you think it should - you can't get all your cash backLoan Pro: potential to maximize your leveraging ability, tax incentives, experience in going through the loan processLoan Cons: holding costs/mortgage payment, acquire debt, interest rates rising make it tough to refinance (for the time being)-----Depending on the amount of capital you have, I might recommend the BRRRR strategy.

Time difference has been the biggest hassle for me.

In the mean time, we're building our team, fleshing out our LLC, and are planning to talk to a real estate lawyer and CPA in our area.The biggest issue we're coming across is being able to obtain financing for a deal.

Full redemption value is the biggest motivator to me.We have some certificates in Maricopa County (AZ) at 16% if you looking to buy.

There are easy ways to accomplish the same things and provide the tenants with an incentive, without creating the liabilities. * Check your state laws and talk to a REI attorney and escrow/title company about facilitating the transaction and all the needed paperwork for your area. 

Josh Engelhart While you are missing expenses (as noted by others) the single biggest factor is occupancy.

Yet this was probably the biggest downturn in most people's lives.Unless you see reasons for a change, sticking to your investment strategy and fine tuning it is probably the best choice.One of the real estate market trends we plot and post is actual sales price vs. list price.

My biggest concern is the Inkster area - will it rent?

Yeah inflated ARV and underestimated rehab is the biggest problem.

It's one of the biggest tax deductions available for property owners and few understand the full benefits of it.